“Patria Y Vida,” meaning “Homeland and Life,” has been echoed by demonstrators taking to the streets to protest Cuba’s decades-long authoritarian and Communist regime. The phrase comes from a popular hip-hop song released earlier this year by a collaboration between six Cuban musicians. Manuel Bojorquez sat down with two of the artists behind the hit that has now become a drumbeat for change. Source
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Hip-hop song becomes drumbeat for Cuban protest movement
As people in Cuba raise their voices against their government, they are chanting the message behind the rap track “Patria y Vida” – “Homeland and Life.” Source
Russian-linked ransomware gang REvil suddenly goes offline, sparking speculation of U.S. takedown
The Russian-linked cyberattack crime gang REvil has suddenly vanished from the web. The group’s blog and payment site went offline Tuesday, sparking speculation that it had been shut down by a state actor. REvil is suspected of being behind the JBS meat processing hack and other ransomware attacks. CBSN tech reporter Dan Patterson joins “CBSN AM” to talk about the different possible scenarios for the vanishing act. Source
Twist in Mollie Tibbetts murder case could put conviction in doubt
Defense attorneys in the case of murdered Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts say new witness testimony could have bolstered their case, and they’re asking for a new trial before their client is sentenced for her murder. Meg Oliver reports. Source
Ugandan athlete goes missing in Japan before Tokyo Olympics
Teammates realized the athlete was absent around noon Friday when his saliva test sample was not delivered and they found his hotel room empty. Source
Sailor becomes 1st woman to complete Navy special warfare training
The Navy said that only about 35% of candidates for the crew make it to graduation. Source
Floods kill more than 100 after record rainfall in western Europe
Entire neighborhoods lay in ruins after the worst deluge to hit the region in more than 200 years sent torrents of floodwater careening through towns and villages. Source
SWAT commander killed, 4 wounded after standoff with gunman
Authorities captured the suspect following an hourslong police standoff in Levelland, about 30 miles west of Lubbock. Source
What Taliban advances could mean for the future of Afghanistan
On “The Takeout,” host Major Garrett talks with senior foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata, who’s been covering the U.S. drawdown in Afghanistan. Source
This week on “Sunday Morning” (July 18)
A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program Source